Warming Up
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is roast beast?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
This “Home Alone” character fends off a pair of robbers by building slapstick traps in his house.
Who is Kevin McAlister?
This type of calendar contains pockets filled with treats, one for each day of December through Christmas Day.
What is an advent calendar?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are pinatas?
Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas treats each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.
What is fruitcake?
The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is “Die Hard”?
These candlelit paper lanterns are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S.
What are luminarias?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.
What is where the love light gleams?
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine?
The Rockettes perform their Christmas spectacular, high kicks and all, in this famous New York theater.
What is Radio City Music Hall?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, the carolers threaten to stay put until they receive this proper English dish.
What is figgy pudding?
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are the ox and lamb?
This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”
What is “The Polar Express”?
At Christmastime, Santa rings a bell in front of grocery stores and collects money in red kettles for this charitable organization.
What is the Salvation Army?
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this U.S. state.
What is Alaska?
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
What is wassail?
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
The actor who plays long-suffering Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is this original SNL cast member.
Who is Chevy Chase?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
Christmas pies, served in many English-speaking countries, are also known by this more descriptive name, inspired by the blend of beef suet and fruit in the filling
What are mincemeat pies?
Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!
What is “Last Christmas”?
In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, this man receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.
Who is George Bailey?
This instrumental Christmastime theme from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite was also used in early versions of the video game Tetris.
What is Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?
With more than 50 million copies sold, this classic Christmas tune holds the Guinness World Record for the all-time best-selling single.
What is White Christmas?